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ID #15382728
State Connecticut
City Bristol
Job type Contract
Salary USD BASED ON EXPERIENCE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Source Genuent Global, LLC
Showed 2021-06-12
Date 2021-06-11
Deadline 2021-08-10
Category Et cetera
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Technology Support Engineer

Connecticut, Bristol, 06010 Bristol USA

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If Interested please email: Duration:0-12 month(s)Description:Work as a member on a Technology team and the division's Media Engineering & Operations team to implement state of the art production control rooms and distribution systems at our headquarters in Bristol Connecticut.What will you be doing? Respond to and resolve issues that affect show production and content distribution across multiple networks. Troubleshoot and diagnose issues affecting all elements within our ecosystem. When required perform preventative maintenance on all TV broadcasting systems and equipment, such as production switchers, Intercom panels, Broadcast PC's located within the PCR, Audio console maintenance, Evertz 7700/7800 frame controllers and associated cards, and other critical PCR based broadcast production equipment. Respond to and resolve Broadcast facility issues and perform oversight and maintenance on key Transmission/RF contribution and distribution systems. When required, perform preventative maintenance on all TV broadcasting systems and equipment, such as MPEG Compression systems, Encoders, Multiplexers, Modulators, Protection Switches, Uplink Based Conditional Access and Decoder Control, Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRDs), switchers, consoles, playout servers, cameras, robotics, and electromechanical equipment. Monitors the performance of systems; maintains system configuration history of changes, troubleshoots and participates in repairing systems problems and failures, participates in leading or leads the maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services. Responds to system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conducts diagnostic testing, repair and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems. Develops and implements effective preventative maintenance and diagnostic/solutions, techniques and procedures. Coordinates and / or performs upgrades to system hardware and software; coordinates the activities of technicians involved in the deployment and configuration of the systems, and with vendors on moves, additions and re-locations of systems or equipment. Foster collaboration with production team members to best understand their use case for PCR production equipment and develop solutions with our production partners and our design engineering staff to curate and implement needed changes. Work as a member on a Technology team and the division's Media Engineering & Operations team to implement state of the art technical facilities and distribution systems at our headquarters in Bristol Connecticut. Respond to and resolve Broadcast facility issues and perform oversight and maintenance on key Transmission/RF contribution and distribution systems. Perform fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of the radio-frequency (RF) equipment used in large-scale satellite downlink and uplink operations; such as waveguide assemblies, cables, and fiber-optic systems. When required perform preventative maintenance on all TV broadcasting systems and equipment, such as MPEG Compression systems, Encoders, Multiplexers, Modulators, Protection Switches, Uplink Based Conditional Access and Decoder Control, Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRDs), switchers, consoles, playout servers, cameras, robotics, electromechanical equipment, and in order to ensure optimum broadcast performance in the facility. Monitors the performance of systems; maintains system configuration history of changes, troubleshoots and participates in repairing systems problems and failures, participates in leading or leads the maintenance of systems, installs software patches, updates etc., to resolve and avoid service problems, and troubleshoots system problems as they relate to these services.We'd love to chat if you have: 6+ years of experience in PCR Engineering Support. Experience with High Priority / High Visibility live television production. Advanced experience Grass Valley Video Production Switchers (Kayenne / Kalypso) Advanced experience with Evertz EXE / EQX Video Routing systems (Router operations and panel interaction) Advanced experience with Lawo Consoles / Riedel and RTS communication systems Extensive background in Broadcast Engineering fundamentals which include:o Video Timingo Signal Flowo HD video standardso Signal format changeso Audio standards (AES / Embedded SDI / Dolby) Advanced ability and skill for component-level troubleshooting required on Studio equipment, Power Supplies, Video and Audio connections, Brainstorm Virtual sensors, Studio Pedestals and Robotic Camera Pedestals, and other associated stage / PCR equipment. Advanced understanding of signal routing control systems to route video/audio and IP signals. Must be knowledgeable of the different video/audio CODECs used in program transmission. Has in-depth experience providing Highly Availability Windows/Unix/Linux environments. Has a solid understanding of SCSI, Fibre Channel, SAN, NAS, RAID and I/O Storage Sub-Systems. Principles. In-Depth experience with FTP, SSH, HTTP/S, SNMP, and DNS. Advanced experience with television transmission operations, MPEG and JPEG CODECS, and ASI stream analyzers Knowledge of basic Networking concepts such as: Routers, Switches, Subnetting, Ethernet cable installation and termination and proper cabling to support service inputs/outputs and plant integration IP multicast, SDI, ASI, Analog Audio, AES audio, HDMI, Display Port, Component, Composite, Ethernet, Serial Data. Experience in the use of specialized electronic test and monitoring equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, broadcast scopes, and transport stream analyzers. Physical requirements and work environment: Ability to climb ladders, work on raised structures and building roofs, operate areal lift platforms, operate forklifts. 6+ years of experience in IT, Broadcast Engineering or related field. Has extensive knowledge of television production hardware, software, systems and specifications, TCP\IP protocols on servers and workstations, systems management and server administration. Advance demonstrated IT skills including TCP/IP networking concepts and equipment, storage systems, redundant computer system concepts, administration, etc. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge and experience with Fiber Optic theory, installation and maintenance including Fusion Splicing, certifications and use of OTDR's and other related test equipment. Ability to mentor other engineers as part of an integrated Media Engineering & Operations Team. A Bachelor of Science degree in a Technology related field or a minimum of 4 years of experience in a media/broadcast environment as described above. A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Information Technology or a minimum of 8 years of experience in a media/broadcast environment as described above. Previous work on High Visibility events for a major television network. SBE , SMPTE, or equivalent certifications. Responds to system outages, malfunctions, and related technical problems, and conducts diagnostic testing, repair and replacement activities necessary to solve routine, specialized, and complex problems. Develops and implements effective preventative maintenance and diagnostic/solutions, techniques and procedures. Coordinates and / or performs upgrades to system hardware and software; coordinates the activities of technicians involved in the deployment and configuration of the systems, and with vendors on moves, additions and re-locations of systems or equipment. Develops and implements effective preventative maintenance and diagnostic/solutions, techniques and procedures for systems such as; Audio normalization, Ratings information system (i.e. Nielsen and Arbitron), Frame Syncs, Distribution Amplifiers, Closed Captioning, Redundancy switching, Content routers: Preferable knowledge in Evertz, SDI, ASI, IP multicast. Participates in planning or plans for the facility infrastructure; participates in evaluating or evaluates new technologies, in researching network and system configurations for future implementation of systems. Maintain up to date operational procedures to support daily productions and emergency recovery scenarios. Generates and organizes required project technical documentation required to support and operate all company broadcast facilities.

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